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Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Auditorium Theatre

Why see Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker?

The Joffrey's Nutcracker returns!

The Joffrey Ballet's annual holiday ballet returns following a critically acclaimed reinvention by the iconic Christopher Wheeldon in 2016. The previous Joffrey version ran for many years, becoming the Number One Chicago Christmas tradition, and has returned annually to wow its die-hard fans since 1987! Chicago's beautiful Auditorium Theatre plays host to this much-loved Holiday tale which pays homage to the city and its inhabitants. Truly a Nutcracker made just for Chicago!

what is tHE NUTCRACKER about?

The must see tradition has been boldly reimagined for the new generation, with a revamped storyline taking our characters to visit the wonder of the 1893 World Fair, held right here in Chicago over 100 years ago! When young Marie and her mother host a holiday party, the charming - and equally mysterious - Great Impresario pays them a surprise visit. Together, they set off on a Christmas Eve dream full of adventure and romance! 

Did you know?

Christoper Wheeldon received a Tony Award for his work on the choreography of the Broadway hit, An American in Paris.

Key Information

Audience

Ages four and above

Run Time

Two hours and five minutes with one interval

Dates

Finished Dec 29, 2019

Creative

Choreography: Christoper Wheeldon

Music: Peter llyich Tchaikovsky

Live music performed by The Chicago Philharmonic

Reviews

Customer reviews

54 reviews, average rating: (2.3 Stars)

Marie

New Nutcracker

I thought it was amazing and such a welcome change. ... Read more

Kathryn MacMillan

Very creative new take

My family and I loved the Chicago version from the perspective of a poor family. Incredibly cool show and as always so well, done. We’re going again next year and would love it if the show is the same! ... Read more

Ed Jeffries

Nutcracker

Spectacular! ... Read more

News

What to see in Chicago this Holiday Season!

What to see in Chicago this Holiday Season!

Wendy, October 18th, 2019
From the Joffrey Ballet's magical Nutcracker to the Goodman's annual Christmas Carol, the Holiday Season is a time when Chicago's theatre offerings really shine! A perfect way to keep the cold away by staying cosy inside the theatre....
Read more

What to see in Chicago this Holiday Season!

What to see in Chicago this Holiday Season!
Wendy, October 18th, 2019
From the Joffrey Ballet's magical Nutcracker to the Goodman's annual Christmas Carol, the Holiday Season is a time when Chicago's theatre offerings really shine! A perfect way to keep the cold away by staying cosy inside the theatre....
Read more

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